Retro Games THEC64 User Manual page 101

LINUX
You need to know the root password for your Linux computer before you can format
your USB stick using the guidance below.
1. The quickest and simplest method for Linux users to format a USB stick is to
open a new terminal session and enter the df command
2. All available storage devices are now listed, but the only one that is of interest
to you is the USB stick
3. Determine which item in the list is your USB stick. Please ensure that you have
identified the correct device before you proceed!
4. We are using the example of /dev/sdb1 in the remaining instructions. Just
substitute this with your own if it is different
5. Type umount /dev/sdb1 and press Return. This unmounts the USB stick,
ready for formatting by the next command
6. Now type sudo mkfs.fat –F32 –v –I –n THEC64 /dev/sdb1 and press
Return. Note that the name of the stick (e.g. THEC64) is just an example. Use
another name, or just omit the '–n THEC64' to not name the USB stick
7. Supply your root password and then the formatting will begin.
You now have a FAT32 formatted USB stick with MBR (Master Boot Record) ready to
be used for:
•
copying compatible C64 program files onto the USB stick and running them
using the Media access function
•
saving and loading programs written for use in BASIC
•
copying an official firmware upgrade file onto the root of the stick and
upgrading THEC64 firmware (assuming the upgrade file is more recent than
your installed firmware build)
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